Diocese of Orlando suspends celebration of Mass to contain spread of coronavirus
Events outside of Mass have also been suspended
A cross is seen atop a church in Houston on March 18, 2020. (KPRC)
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Diocese of Orlando announced at the end of the day on Wednesday the celebration of Mass and other liturgical events will be suspended to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
Catholic schools in the area will close school campuses through April 15.
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Throughout the Dioceses in Florida, effective at the end of day, regularly scheduled celebration of Masses & other liturgical events in parish churches & other public sanctuaries are suspended in cooperation with efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19. https://t.co/LWbEX2sVoVpic.twitter.com/X2TDLVvu89
We were informed yesterday by the Florida Department of Education that all public and private K-12 and career and technical center campuses are closed through April 15, 2020. We will follow these instructions for our Catholic schools as well. pic.twitter.com/soTiS8bUDD
